Lou Reed Lyrics-51 – A new scar over my heart (from “Ecstacy”) (Now Playing Week 22)

This is from the title track to Lou’s 18th solo album, on which Lou wrote about his personal relationships and his marriages.    

Solitude, with entertainment 

In this final verse of the song, the protagonist plans to go out for the evening, alone. Which is a good thing. He’ll relax, on his own, maybe with a bit of decent live music in the background.   

Although he’s going out alone this evening, he admits that he does not want to always be alone. Separating from his lover would leave him with a deep emotional scar.    

Memories, of ecstasy 

But Lou realizes that, as the old adage goes, “It’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.” Furthermore, he knows that simply having the opportunity to experience love is enough to generate ecstasy.   “Ecstasy,”  Lou Reed …

Lou Reed, Anthology of Memorable Lyrics.

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